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Four Trojans earn preseason All-Big Ten nods, joining six total selections that include first‑team standouts Makai Lemon and Bishop Fitzgerald. Their stories reflect both promise and perseverance.
After a 2025 season marked by key losses and a playoff breakthrough, Alabama is poised for a turnaround as new talent steps into pivotal roles.
The 2026 Ole Miss Rebels reached the College World Series only to fall in two games, but the run offered a vivid portrait of player development and the timeless appeal of collegiate sport.
UCLA announced the return of assistant coach Shannon LeBeauf as associate head coach, honoring her 14‑year partnership with head coach Cori Close and her induction into the A STEP UP Assistant Coaches Hall of Fame.
ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi forecasts Indiana as a seventh seed in the expanded 2027 NCAA field, highlighting a revamped roster and renewed optimism.
The Tigers add a high‑velocity arm from the transfer portal as they aim to rebuild after a missed NCAA Tournament.
The addition of Hall, a 2026 No. 2 recruit and 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup MVP, signals a new era for USC's program as it aims to dominate the national scene.
Standout player JuJu Watkins leverages her recruiting clout to bring top prospect Saniya Hall to USC, joining a talented cohort that includes Jazzy Davidson and Kennedy Smith.
The 2026 Ole Miss baseball team reached the College World Series, showcasing the development of young talent like Hunter Elliott, Will Furniss and Judd Utermark, while confronting the modern challenges of the transfer portal and evolving eligibility rules.
The Hawkeyes have announced a slate that includes games against Creighton, Xavier, Iowa State and a host of Big Ten rivals, with coach Ben McCollum emphasizing strategic scheduling to boost postseason prospects.
LSU secures veteran right‑hander Diego Velazquez from the transfer portal, aiming to bolster depth and stability in the 2027 rotation.
LSU announced the addition of right‑hander Diego Velazquez, a transfer from the Big Ten who brings a 4.26 ERA and proven control to the 2027 roster.
Notre Dame's 2027 defensive line class receives a major boost with five-star end Abraham Sesay's commitment, a recruit who chose the Irish over LSU, Penn State and Florida State.
The first edition of the 2026 Way‑Too‑Early Top 25 high school football rankings has been released, blending objective ratings with expert analysis. DeSoto (TX) leads the Massey Ratings, while St. Frances Academy (MD) tops the author’s subjective ranking. The list also features IMG Academy, St. John Bosco, St. Thomas Aquinas and Santa Margarita Catholic among the top five.
A look at the athletes and mentors who defined the 2025‑26 high school baseball season in the South Bay.
LSU’s 2027 recruiting haul added a powerful interior lineman, Amaziah Siale, who chose the Tigers over several Power Five programs, while another offensive lineman also pledged allegiance to the school.
After a narrow loss to Oklahoma, Georgia draws on LSU’s 2023 rally to fuel a three‑game push against Texas, hoping to advance to the finals.
The University of Southern California’s baseball program is navigating the departure of freshman pitcher Gavin Lauridsen to the transfer portal, a move that comes after a standout season that included a 48‑18 record, a Super Regional appearance and a memorable performance against Oregon.
Notre Dame is expected to secure top 2027 linebacker Kaden Henderson after his June 19 official visit, a move that could reshape the Irish’s defensive future and underscore a broader recruiting renaissance.
Three Big Ten programs are quietly assembling the pieces that could translate into surprise success during the 2026 season.
Big Ten insiders expect sophomore linebacker Chase Taylor to emerge as a key piece as Michigan seeks to return to the College Football Playoff in 2026.
With the Trojans favored but wary of pitfalls, Maryland’s revamped secondary led by veteran cornerback Amari Jackson promises to test USC’s high‑powered offense.
North Carolina will meet West Virginia in the winners’ bracket of the College World Series on Sunday at 2 p.m., with the game broadcast on ESPN at 7 p.m. The matchup features a pitcher’s duel between Ryan Lynch and catcher Gavin Kelly, plus a look at the latest betting odds.
Coach John Calipari has landed a five‑star point guard and assembled a loaded 2026 roster, while eyeing elite prospects for the next cycle.